Mark Ellwood

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Long Island Vine Care helps Hamptons homeowners plant their own mini vineyards

No need for sour grapes when you own the vineyard.

The renovated Maidstone hotel brings Italian vibes to East Hampton

It was a thought that nagged at Irwin Simon whenever he drove out to his home in the Hamptons, and passed through East Hampton village. “The Maidstone hotel looked like...

Fifth Ave.'s posh Peninsula hotel is getting a fresh new look

Its redo will include souping up the tech in its 217 rooms to install control-all touchscreen tablets, as well as radically improved aesthetics.

Why virgin overseas voyagers should make Ireland their first

For nervous but adventurous types, a trip to Ireland is a four-leaf clover of an entry point for a variety of lucky reasons. 

How to pick the perfect castle for your next Irish vacation

If you’ve ever dreamed you’re an aristocrat languishing in silk stockings, enjoying the ennui in your country pile, you’ve dreamed of Ashford Castle.

Time travel: The best hotels for luxury watch shopping across the globe

Shopping for a new luxury watch? Wind your way through the world's ultimate travel destinations for browsing elite timepieces. We've rounded up a guide to the best new hotels in...

From Milan to Lake Como, the best  of Italy is now open all winter long

But wintertime in this part of Italy is when locals and those in the know come out to play. 

Tick-Talk: 2023 watch-buying advice from timepiece experts

NICHOLAS FOULKES | @n_foulkes Patek Philippe Calatrava watch (right) in white gold, $30,750 at London Jewelers My first watch: An old Tissot that used to belong to my father, before...

From the Ozarks to California, these leaf-peeping spots outdo New England

We’ve rounded up a few suggestions for serene, off-the-beaten-path trips, along with the typical window when the scenery is at its prime.

This secret cruising hack will save you big time on your next vacay

Cruise it or lose it: Affordable ‘repo’ voyages are making waves.

Dog nannies lift lid on caring for ultra-wealthy's pets: 'Pup had better insurance than me!'

Ultra-rich pet owners are turning to "dog nannies" to be with their animals 24/7, with wild results. Some are even willing to pay for FaceTime dog-sitting.

Elite event planner spills on divas, sex-crazed bosses and real-life Succession

Veteran event planner Gareth Gallagher is spilling the sex, drugs, spying and feuds of the elite world.

Chef who makes $2K pizzas and $1K nachos for celebs started out as parody

Brooke "Chef Bae" Baevsky started off making $2,000 pizzas and $200 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as a parody of LA's over-the-top lifestyle. But then her wealthy clients saw it...

Which Cabo? An insider's guide to Baja for East End addicts

Thanks to daily JetBlue flights, New Yorkers can head to Los Cabos in Mexico -- previously a tough destination to fly to -- where there's plenty fun on tap.

Vacation spots start to fight back against tourist 'imbeciles'

Vacation hotspots like Bali, Venice, Amsterdam and Hawaii are fed up with half-naked, drunk and belligerent tourists — so they're punishing and shaming them.

Indie isles: These unsung Caribbean beaches are stictly for the in-the-know

If you’re an island hipster looking for undiscovered cool, we’ve got alternative beaches to visit that could inspire even the most veteran Caribbean stan.

Italy's best new hotels and jewelry destinations for 2022

If you've fallen for the gorgeous resort in "The While Lotus," check out our guide to the best new hotels in Italy, from Milan and Rome to Capri.

Why your next cruise may be smaller, greener and way more adventurous

Big trends are defining the cruise wave season next year — smaller ships, environmental concerns, luxury and the opening up of lesser-trafficked places.

Inside the schools started by LeBron James, Dr. Dre, Pitbull and more

Life in a celeb school: Balenciaga uniforms, a "peace room" and superhero homework.

How to spend the night in Taylor Swift's former NYC townhouse

Luxe Italian furniture brand Zanotta is inviting by-appointment clients to lounge, swim and even sleep over in Taylor Swift's former Cornelia Street digs.